Forrester Osei was living his dream - studying to become an aerospace engineer and playing American footbal.
That was until he discovered his insatiable passion for weightlifting and his life took a major turn.
"One day, I saw a poster for a weightlifting competition at my football training facility in

Forrester Christopher OSEI

Forrester Christopher Osei of Ghana is readying to represent Ghana at the African Games in March, 2024.

From aerospace engineering to competitive weightlifting: The inspiring journey of Ghana's Forrester Osei

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From aerospace engineering to competitive weightlifting: The inspiring journey of Ghana's Forrester Osei